As we welcome the new year, a season when many embrace fresh goals, calligrapher Shourin Iwasaki’s work “Plan” emerges as a piece filled with strength and hope, perfectly suited for this moment.
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Brushstrokes That Depict the Will Toward the Future
The black ink spreads across the entire canvas.
Within the shadows created by its gradations, the two characters of “Plan” dance with vitality.
Particularly striking is the vigor of the brush visible in the sweeping strokes.
Each stroke carries no hesitation, conveying the artist’s unwavering determination.
The character “計” (kei) is positioned slightly upward to the right, evoking a sense of ascending energy.
“画” (kaku) stretches vertically with grace, as if indicating a path continuing into the future.
The small space between the two characters paradoxically emphasizes the weight of the word.
The Profound Meaning of “Plan”
A plan is not merely a schedule.
It is “the act of considering and deciding the content and sequence of matters one intends to realize in the future” – the very act of creating the future with one’s own hands.
Since ancient times, words like “画策” (kakusaku – plotting), “企画” (kikaku – planning), and “設計” (sekkei – design) have existed.
The act of “drawing” something has always been a creative endeavor of giving form to an unseen world.
Among four-character idioms, we find “深謀遠慮” (shinbouenryo), meaning “to think deeply and make plans that envision even the distant future” – capturing the very essence of excellent planning.
We are also reminded of “有備無患” (yuubimukan) – when prepared, one has no worries.
To make a plan is to prepare oneself, in one’s own way, for an uncertain future.
A Call to Action Embodied in Calligraphy
As we gaze upon Shourin Iwasaki’s “Plan,” a question seems to emerge.
“What kind of future will you envision?”
Days without plans are like a boat adrift on the current.
That might be comfortable in its own way.
However, when we take the helm ourselves and set our destination, doesn’t life become a richer adventure?
The strength of this calligraphy seems to symbolize precisely that “courage to take the helm.”
The black of the ink is the color of decisions that cut through hesitation.
The white space represents the realm of possibilities yet to be filled.
And the momentum of the brush is the driving force propelling us forward.
Calligraphy as a Mirror of the Heart
The charm of calligraphy lies in how, even when writing the same characters, the writer’s state of mind is directly reflected in the work.
From Shourin Iwasaki’s “Plan,” we sense a positive energy toward the future and a strength of unwavering will.
It ignites something in the viewer’s heart as well.
“Perhaps I should take a new step forward too.”
“This year, I’ll give form to that dream.”
– Such feelings naturally well up within us.
The red seal tightens the entire composition.
It serves as the artist’s signature while also being the final stroke that breathes life into the work.
It appears almost like a signal saying, “Now, let’s begin.”
Bringing the Power of Calligraphy Into Your Daily Life
Shourin Iwasaki continues to create such powerful works day after day.
The thoughts embedded in each character, the rhythm generated by the brush’s movement, and the beauty woven by the ink’s gradations – all of these appeal to something within the viewer’s heart.
If you find this calligraphy of “Plan” appealing, please visit Shourin Iwasaki’s Instagram.
There, you’ll find diverse calligraphic works updated daily.
Powerful words, delicate kana characters, poetic expressions that evoke the seasons – through various styles of calligraphy, you’re sure to encounter a piece that resonates with your heart.
Calligraphy is an art both ancient and new.
With a history spanning over a thousand years, it still delivers a certain message to us living in this very moment.
A new year, a new plan.
Why not begin that first step accompanied by a piece of calligraphy?
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Bringing Art into Daily Life—An Encounter with Calligraphy
Would you like to welcome such calligraphy works into your everyday space?
Shourin Iwasaki has recently opened an online shop on STORES.
You can now easily view and purchase various calligraphy works.
Calligraphy works are more than just characters.
They breathe life into a space and quietly yet certainly enrich the hearts of those who live there.
Imagine starting your day by viewing these characters each morning.
Calming your mind with them each evening.
Picture a life where art naturally blends into your daily routine.
In the online shop, detailed images of each work are presented along with the thoughts embedded in every piece.
If any work speaks to you, please visit STORES.
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